Care Assistant

Hours:

Part Time Benefits:

Benefits35p per mile mileage allowance Enhanced pay on bank holidays Flexible working patterns Annual salary reviews and performance bonus Paid training Enhanced contributory pension scheme Career progression opportunities within Caremark Staff welfare fund scheme access to up to £ worth of loan facility ( T&C applied ) Access to company car loan scheme( T&C applied) 28 days holidays per year. Access to overtime hours Shifts available 7-3pm , 3-9pm , 9-3pm ,9-5 pm , every other weekend

Location: Home care visits across Harlow, Epping and surrounding areasPay: 16 Ph *Contract and hours: Part Time /Full Time Working pattern: 7-3 pm , 3-9 pm, 9am-3 pm

Who we are

At Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest, we support people to live safely and comfortably in their own homes, with care that respects their dignity, choices and independence.

Our dementia care focuses on the person behind the diagnosis: their life story, familiar routines, relationships and the things that matter to them.

We are recruiting a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant to provide thoughtful, practical support to people living with dementia and reassurance to their families. If you are patient, dependable and passionate about making everyday life better for others, we would like to hear from you.

What We Expect From a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant

Compassionate, Person-Centred Dementia Support

You will build trusting relationships, adapt your communication and help each person feel heard, understood and respected. Your role will include:

Working with families, senior carers and supervisors to provide consistent care.

Supporting familiar routines and offering calm reassurance when someone feels confused or anxious.

Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting and continence care while protecting dignity and privacy.

Preparing meals and encouraging eating and drinking in line with individual care plans.

Supporting medication tasks within your training, assessed competence and agreed care plan.

Encouraging meaningful activities, companionship and safe access to the community.

Supporting mobility and helping people do as much as possible for themselves.

Recognising changes in wellbeing, recording observations and promptly reporting concerns.

The Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For

• We are looking for someone who:
• Shows kindness, patience and respect, including during difficult moments.
• Has experience supporting people living with dementia and is willing to develop their specialist skills.
• Communicates clearly and keeps accurate care records.
• Follows care plans, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Is reliable, organised and comfortable working independently with team support.
• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for home visits.
• Has the right to work in the UK and can complete the required recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits of Working With Caremark

Make a meaningful difference in your local community while developing your career in home care.

Our benefits include:

• Paid training to develop your care knowledge and practical skills.
• Career progression opportunities within Caremark.
• Flexible working patterns , subject to available shifts and client needs.
• Mileage allowance for eligible work journeys.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonus arrangements.
• Holiday entitlement , proportionate to your working pattern.
• Access to staff welfare and company car loan schemes , subject to eligibility and scheme terms.

About This Home Care Role in Harlow & Epping Forest

This is a community-based dementia care role involving visits to clients in their own homes. You will travel between appointments and provide support tailored to each person’s needs.

Travel area: Harlow area Mainly Mileage rate: 35 pDementia training and supervision Closing date: Ongoing

Bring your compassion, experience and commitment to Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest.

Help someone feel safe, valued and supported in the place they call home.